Hobart Centerline CDL-1 vs Insinger CX20

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 4.1 to 3.5. The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 leads on value, pumps and door opening. The Insinger CX20 wins on water use and throughput. The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 costs $10,301 less ($5,868 vs $16,169).

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Hobart Centerline CDL-1 vs Insinger CX20

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every door-type commercial dishwasher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightHobart Centerline CDL-1Insinger CX20
Overall rating4.1/53.5/5
Value 30%90 $115.06 per rack an hour ($5,868, 51 racks/h)28 $269.48 per rack an hour ($16,169, 60 racks/h)
Throughput 15%78 51 racks an hour100 60 racks an hour
Water use 20%64 0.9 gal per rack85 0.7 gal per rack
ENERGY STAR 10%100 ENERGY STAR certified100 ENERGY STAR certified
Door opening 10%80 18 in door opening71 17.1 in door opening
Pumps 5%100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump0 no built-in chemical or drain pump
Warranty 10%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Hobart Centerline CDL-1Insinger CX20
Washing
TypeDoor-typeDoor-type
SanitizingLow-temp (chemical)High-temp
Racks per hour51 racks/h60 racks/h
Shortest cycle-60 s
Water per rack0.9 gal0.7 gal
Door opening18 in17.1 in
Rack size19.75 x 19.75 in20 x 20 in
Wash tank4 gal17.5 gal
Power
Electrical120 V, 1-phase, 17.1 A208 V, 3-phase, 54 A
Built-in boosterNoYes
Booster heater-9 kW
Tank heater2 kW9 kW
Wash pump0.5 hp1.5 hp
ENERGY STARYesYes
VentlessNoNo
Features
Chemical pumpsYesNo
Drain pumpYesNo
Build
Width-29 in
Height62.9 in60.9 in
Weight199 lb400 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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